as in to talk (to)
to communicate with by means of spoken words
we spoke to the mall's leasing agent about opening a shop
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The Interfaith Advisory Commission would help to coordinate religious services, address the needs of at-risk communities, and provide a platform for education and awareness on integrating different traditions.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026 -
East Sacramento Partnerships for a Livable City sued Sacramento after the council approved the McKinley Village project, alleging city officials violated CEQA by failing to disclose and make efforts to address air quality, public health, traffic, and other issues.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Speak (to or with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20%28to%20or%20with%29. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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